In biblical prophecy the end of this age is called “the great and terrible day of The Lord.” How is it both “great” and “terrible”? It will be great for some and terrible for others. One of the purposes for these Briefs is so that we can be sure to be on the “great” side. However, this implies that...

It is America’s nature and calling to be a healing nation. This is why Americans are usually the first to respond with aid after a disaster anywhere in the world. After World War II, instead of subjecting our enemies to servitude and harsh reparations, America helped to rebuild and restore them...

There are civilizations, cultures, philosophies, religions, and economies that have been juxtaposed as opposites. Much of human history is about the conflicts between these opposites. To live during one of the great battles of such ultimate powers is to have a seat in one of the great classrooms of...

Jesus spoke of what is now happening in America when He was asked about the signs of the end of this age. He began His answer with: “Do not let anyone deceive you” (see Matthew 24:4). By this He was indicating that one of the most basic signs of the end of the age would be deception. So, how do we...

With the surfacing divisions in America as they are now, there is one major positive fruit—CLARITY. The divisions are there and have been growing for a long time. Now that they are in the open, we can deal with them. The ultimate result will be an even greater unity. It may look like the opposite...

In December of 2018, I had a dream in which I saw American history from heaven’s perspective. I was shocked by how different heaven’s understanding of our history was from ours. For example, heaven did not consider the American colonies to have won The Revolutionary War. From heaven’s perspective,...

America is now being presented with some of its greatest opportunities as it faces some of its greatest crises. It is our history and heritage to turn challenges into the victories. The victories come from facing the greatest challenges. Just as warriors run to the sound of battle, not away from it...

When we open our shades at night, darkness does not pour into our house—the light shines out into the darkness. Light is stronger than darkness and will always ultimately prevail over it. As light is a metaphor for truth, we can be sure that likewise the truth will always ultimately prevail. So, in...

In 2019 a study determined that America was the most negative country in the world. For most of our history, we were known as one of the most positive countries ever. What has happened in just the last few decades to so radically change our nature? As negativity is one of the great hindrances to...

The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that all of nature trends toward disorder and chaos unless acted upon by an outside intelligent source. Civilization also trends toward chaos without being steered by intelligent leadership. As we have already covered, Scripture reveals that such leadership...